Precision in Production: How Stage-wise Barcoding Transforms Sheet Metal Manufacturing -Stage-wise Barcode Tracking Auto Components
In the Auto Component and Sheet Metal industry, tracking a single part through multiple processes (Blanking, Bending, Welding, Machining, and Powder Coating) is a massive challenge. Without a digital system, WIP (Work-in-Progress) inventory gets lost, and batch traceability becomes impossible.
Finsys ERP provides a specialized Stage-wise Barcode Tracking module. This system ensures that every bin of material is scanned as it moves from one department to another, creating a digital “paper trail” of the entire production lifecycle.
The Problem: The “Black Hole” of WIP
Manual production tracking often leads to:
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Identification Errors: Mixing up similar-looking parts from different batches.
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WIP Mismatches: Not knowing how many semi-finished parts are sitting between the Press Shop and the Welding line.
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Traceability Failure: Inability to track a finished component back to the specific raw material heat number if a quality issue arises.
The Finsys Solution: Scan-at-Every-Stage
The video demonstrates the flow of a “System-Dependent” shop floor:
1. RM to First Stage (Blanking/Cutting)
As soon as the raw material sheet is cut, a process-specific barcode is generated for the bin. This link ensures the mother coil’s heat number is attached to the blanks.
2. Departmental Handover Scanning
When a bin moves from the Press Shop to the Machining Section, the supervisor scans the barcode. The system instantly records:
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Who performed the operation?
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On which machine?
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What was the wastage/scrap generated?
3. Automatic Batch Update
As the part reaches the Final Inspection and Packing stage, the barcode tells the history of its entire journey. The ERP automatically updates the inventory of the finished good and reduces the WIP stock of the previous stage.
Strategic Benefits for Tier-1 & Tier-2 Suppliers
| Feature | Business Impact |
| Real-Time WIP Reports | Get an instant “Stock-in-Process” report for every department. |
| 100% Traceability | Meet OEM audit requirements for batch and heat-code tracking. |
| Scrap Monitoring | Identify exactly which stage or machine is producing excessive scrap. |
| Operator Efficiency | Track individual operator productivity through scanning logs. |
Watch the Demo: Stage-wise Barcoding in Action
See how Finsys ERP simplifies complex sheet metal workflows into a few simple scans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PlCkNLM4TU
Official Website: https://finsys.co.in/
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